Last updated July 25, 2026

A canal-side bridge lined with parked bicycles in front of gabled brick houses in the Jordaan

Alf van Beem / Wikimedia Commons, public domain

Amsterdam

Where to Stay in Jordaan, Amsterdam

The Jordaan is a former working-class neighborhood turned one of Amsterdam's most sought-after residential areas, just west of the Canal Ring's inner curve. Narrow, tree-lined canals, small courtyards (hofjes), art galleries, and a dense cluster of cafes and boutiques give it a villagey feel unusual for somewhere this close to the center. The Anne Frank House and the Nine Streets are both a short walk from its edge.

What it's actually like to stay here

Quiet and residential, especially in the early morning and at night — people genuinely live here, and it shows in the laundry hanging from windows and bikes stacked outside canal houses. The main streets, like Westerstraat and Rozengracht, carry more shop and restaurant buzz, while the side canals stay hushed.

Stay here if

Best for couples and first-time visitors who want a quieter, more residential base within easy walking distance of the Canal Ring and the Anne Frank House, without giving up charm for peace and quiet.

Stay elsewhere if

Consider Centrum or De Pijp instead if you want nightlife within stumbling distance of your hotel — the Jordaan quiets down early, and late dinner or bar-crawl options are thinner here than elsewhere in the city.

Walkability
Very walkable and flat, laid out along a grid of parallel canals that's easy to navigate even without a map. The Canal Ring and Centraal Station are both about a 15–20 minute walk away.
Noise at night
Quiet, particularly on the smaller side canals and in the evening — one of the calmer nights' sleep available this close to the center.

Best Hotels in Jordaan, Amsterdam

Mr. Jordaan

★★★
  • 📍 Best location

Our take A straightforward, well-run canal-house hotel that puts you right on Bloemgracht instead of on the edge of the neighborhood — hard to beat for the price in this part of town.

Highlights

  • Directly on Bloemgracht, a narrow 17th-century canal a block off Prinsengracht
  • A few minutes' walk from the Anne Frank House and the Nine Streets
  • Small enough that it still feels like a neighborhood hotel rather than a chain property

What to know

  • Rooms are on the smaller side, typical of a canal-house conversion — check dimensions before booking
  • Some rooms face the canal, others an inner courtyard — request one at booking
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Linden Hotel

★★★
  • 💰 Best value

Our take One of the more affordable ways to stay inside the Jordaan itself — a simple, reliable canal-house hotel rather than a design statement, which is exactly the point for travelers prioritizing location and price.

Highlights

  • On Lindengracht by Noordermarkt, with a Monday market since 1845 and a Saturday farmers' market
  • A simple canal-house hotel in a neighborhood where most stays cost considerably more
  • Close to Westerstraat's shops and cafes without being on top of the busier tourist streets

What to know

  • Rooms are simple and compact, in keeping with the price point — this isn't a boutique stay
  • Housed in a canal-house building, so stairs may be steep in places; worth checking if that's a concern
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Hotel Mercier

★★★★
  • 🏆 Our overall pick
  • 🏛️ Best for architecture & design

Our take The Jordaan's more design-conscious option — an Art Deco-styled restoration with real character, for travelers who want their hotel to be part of the experience, not just a place to sleep.

Highlights

  • A restored monumental building on Rozenstraat, with Art Deco styling, vintage furnishings and original artwork
  • Rooms split across a main building and a smaller annex, so it still feels boutique
  • On a quieter Jordaan street a short walk from Westerstraat and Rozengracht's shops and restaurants

What to know

  • Rooms vary in size and layout across the main building and annex, since it was adapted rather than purpose-built
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Hotel De Looier

★★★

Our take A solid, no-frills base near the Looiersgracht, with a bit of history in its former-factory building and a quieter location than the Jordaan's more central streets.

Highlights

  • In a converted 19th-century diamond factory, with more character than a standard hotel
  • On a quiet side street off the Looiersgracht, near the antiques market
  • An easy walk to the Museum Quarter, Leidseplein, and the rest of the Jordaan

What to know

  • A no-frills mid-range hotel — don't expect full-service facilities or a restaurant.
  • In a converted building, room sizes and layouts vary more than in a purpose-built hotel.
Check availability on Booking.com

Transportation & practical information

Tram lines skirt the Jordaan's edges along Rozengracht and Marnixstraat, connecting to Centraal Station, the Museum Quarter, and De Pijp in a few stops. Most of the neighborhood itself is easiest covered on foot or by bike.

Skip a rental car if you're staying anywhere near the center. Streets inside the Canal Ring are narrow, one-way, and shared with heavy bike traffic; parking is scarce and expensive, and much of the historic core has restricted vehicle access. Trains cover day trips to other Dutch cities faster and more easily than driving.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Jordaan a good base for first-time visitors?
Yes, if you'd rather have a quieter, more residential stay than Centrum offers — the Anne Frank House and the Canal Ring are both an easy 15–20 minute walk away.
Is the Jordaan expensive?
It's one of Amsterdam's more sought-after neighborhoods to live in, and hotel prices generally reflect that, running similar to or slightly above Centrum.

Related areas

Dam Square in Amsterdam with the Royal Palace, Nieuwe Kerk, and the National Monument obelisk

Marcia Stubbeman / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Centrum

Best for: First-time visitors, Architecture lovers, Nightlife

Market stalls selling flowers and produce along Albert Cuypstraat in De Pijp, with shoppers browsing

Steven Lek / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

De Pijp

Best for: Nightlife, Budget travelers, Couples

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